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Justice League Superheroes join forces, again — you’ve got Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and everyone’s favorite Batman (Ben Affleck). The Star The animated film tells the story of the Nativity from the point of view of the animals; there’s voicework from Steven Yeun, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and others. Wonder After several plastic surgeries, a boy with facial differences starts fifth grade at public school. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson play his parents. NOV. 22
Coco In the newest offering from animation powerhouse Pixar, a young boy ventures through a Latin American-inspired Land of the Dead on a quest to become a musician.
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Call Me By Your Name The gay coming-of-age tale is set in the rustic Italian countryside and stars Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer. The Current War Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse (Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon) vie for whose electrical system will reign supreme. Nicholas Hoult drops in as Nikola Tesla. DEC. 1
Polaroid When a high school photographer snaps some pictures with an old camera, her subjects meet untimely ends. DEC. 8
All the Money in the World Ridley Scott’s drama is based on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III by an Italian organized crime group and features Michelle Williams, Kevin Spacey and Mark Wahlberg. The Disaster Artist The movie is about the making of much-mocked cult film The Room, thought by some to be the worst movie ever made. James Franco directs and stars. The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro directed this dark beauty-andthe-beast fable about a mute woman who loves a weird creature from the lab where she works.
Ferdinand This is an animated version of the much-loved children’s series about a gentle bull who goes on a quest. Star Wars: The Last Jedi The cinematic juggernaut continues with new adventures from Luke, Leia and Rey. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher (RIP), Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega return. DEC. 20
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle The Rock, Kevin Hart and Jack Black all turn up in this sequel to the ’90s movie, which reimagines the game as a video game. Bastards Two brothers (Owen Wilson and Ed Helms) go on an adventure to figure out the truth about their dad. Downsizing The black comedy is about a freshly shrunken couple (Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig) who join a Lilliput-sized community. The Six Billion Dollar Man A loose adaptation of the 1970s TV show stars Mark Wahlberg as a former astronaut — with a few modifications. Pitch Perfect 3 Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson return to the musical comedy series about an a capella group that reunites for an overseas performance. The Post A golden-age-of-journalism drama is set at The Washington Post around the time of the Pentagon Papers release. With Meryl Streep as Post publisher Kay Graham and Tom Hanks as editor Ben Bradlee; Stephen Spielberg directs. DEC. 25
The Greatest Showman The musical is about the life of circus magnate P.T. Barnum and the creation of show business. Hugh Jackman stars as Barnum; Zac Efron and Michelle Williams co-star. Phantom Thread Enigmatic auteur Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, The Master, Magnolia, Boogie
Nights) hasn’t said much about his latest, but it’s supposed to be the last performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, who is retiring.
CONCERTS SEPT. 19
P.O.D. House of Blues SEPT. 22
!!! with Algiers Hi-Ho Lounge SEPT. 23
Alex Cameron Circle Bar SEPT. 24
Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Orpheum Theater SEPT. 26
Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade UNO Lakefront Arena Venom Inc. The Parish at House of Blues Yelawolf Tipitina’s SEPT. 27
Mac DeMarco Orpheum Theater Skatalites Tipitina’s Zola Jesus Gasa Gasa Zomboy Republic SEPT. 28
Daniel Johnston The Joy Theater King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard One Eyed Jacks SZA House of Blues SEPT. 29
The Bronx The Parish at House of Blues Buddy Guy House of Blues OCT. 1
Har Mar Superstar Santos Bar OCT. 4
Joseph Tipitina’s Widowspeak Gasa Gasa OCT. 5
The Toasters Southport Hall OCT. 6
Thundercat Tipitina’s
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Daddy’s Home 2 Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell are feuding dads in this holiday-themed sequel to Daddy’s Home. Lady Bird A teen (Saoirse Roman) with punk sensibilities navigates a fraught time of life in the motherdaughter dramedy. Murder on the Orient Express The film remakes the 1974 movie adapted from one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels. Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Judi Dench appear; Kenneth Branagh directs and stars.
The Man Who Invented Christmas Dan Stevens (best-known as Matthew from Downton Abbey) plays Charles Dickens in this drama about the writing of A Christmas Carol. Molly’s Game Writer-director Aaron Sorkin puts his spin on the story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), the real-life skier who masterminded a high-stakes poker game popular with celebs and mobsters. Villa Capri Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman are old (really old) foes who begrudgingly become friends in this action comedy.
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on to sign the Civil Rights Act. Roman J. Israel, Esq. In the legal thriller, Denzel Washington is your idealistic defense attorney who is thrust to prominence at his firm’s moment of crisis. Thor: Ragnarok Chris Hemsworth reprises his performance as the hammer-wielding Norse superhero. The movie is said to feature the Marvel Universe’s first LGBT character.